Royal Gov Under Mary Flashcards
1
Q
What did Mary do to play active role in gov?
A
Selected huge group of privy council
Eg . Gardiner who became lord chancellor until his death in 1555
Also called on Paget
Factional rivalry but meant she had some experienced officials
2
Q
Who was Simon Renard?
A
Queen gradually ignored privy council and turned to him
Large influence over Mary
Virtually directed English affairs
3
Q
Who was cardinal Reginald pole?
A
Became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1556
Mary also relied on him
4
Q
Mary and Parl?
A
- significant minority of MPs opposed reversal of Edwardian religious legislation
- opposition over issue of succession
